ESMA reminds firms of their obligations under CFD product intervention measures amid rising offerings of perpetual futures
Why this matters
The regulatory update from ESMA focuses on the increased offering of perpetual futures and similar derivatives, often linked to crypto-assets, which are likely to fall under the existing CFD product intervention measures. This impacts a range of firms, including brokers, crypto exchanges, and other financial services providers offering these complex products. The update highlights the need for firms to comply with the relevant requirements around target market, appropriateness assessments, and managing conflicts of interest.
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What the ESMA said
ESMA reminds firms of their obligations under CFD product intervention measures amid rising offerings of perpetual futures 24 February 2026 Investor protection The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has issued a statement reminding firms of their…
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Context
European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) — EU securities markets authority. We track 97 updates from them.
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This update is classified under Consumer Protection / Conduct, Authorisation & Licensing, Capital Markets & Trading and Crypto & Digital Assets.